State Chapter Awards

State Chapters recognize deserving individuals with the Lifetime Service to Wresting award, the Outstanding American award and the Medal of Courage award.

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of 20 years or more of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.

Outstanding American

Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.

Medal of Courage

Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.

Steve LaPrad

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Robert Levija

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Mike Lommori

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Linn Long

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Ray Long, Sr.

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Victor Lorenzano

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bob Madge

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Robert Maher

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

A James Manchin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Rick Mann

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dr. William Manning

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tom Marsh

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Fran Martin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Mickey Martin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Milt Martin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

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